Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V336000 Reported October 31, 2001

Am general/turn signal switch

Am General Llc · Exterior Lighting · 2,839 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V336000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
2,839
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 31, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the turn signal switch plastic cancellation pin can wear prematurely causing the signals to fail to cancel after completing a turn.

Safety Consequence

This could send an incorrect lamp signal to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the turn signal switch with a new switch having a metal cancellation pin. owner notification began november 16, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am general at 1-800-638-8303.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Am General Llc dealer and reference recall ID 01V336000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V336000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V336000?

NHTSA recall 01V336000 was issued by Am General Llc on October 31, 2001. It addresses: Am general/turn signal switch. The recall affects approximately 2,839 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Am General Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V336000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.